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A bit of a first-hand witness context

The Georgian Dream party rigged the elections, stole at least 20% of the votes, securing a constitutional majority.

During the election campaign, the Georgian Dream party promised its voters EU membership.

The party approved the composition of the parliament and government with a gross violation of the law.

The party presented an average football player without a higher education as a candidate for the country's president. This same person could not become the president of the football federation due to the lack of a higher education.

The self-appointed prime minister announced that the question of EU membership will not be considered until 2028.

Unorganized protests began simultaneously in five cities. Police dispersed people with a mixture of cold water and pepper spray. Dozens of protesters were hospitalized with chemical burns to their skin.